"Yes, it was JG 27, and made a post earlier about this. The incident can be found in "Fighters Over the Desert." Some of those involved were caught by their Gruppen Kommandeur - he saw them making firing passes at the ground, and when they returned they claimed some kills."

This example personifies my point exactly. What, may I ask, do you think drove these fellows to such extreme measures?

Yes, it was JG 27, and made a post earlier about this. The incident can be found in "Fighters Over the Desert." Some of those involved were caught by their Gruppen Kommandeur - he saw them making firing passes at the ground, and when they returned they claimed some kills.